Tuesday, May 08, 2012

F-35A AF-16 First Flight

Lockheed Martin test pilot Bill Gigliotti flew F-35A AF-16 (USAF serial number 09-5003), on its inaugural flight on 3 May 2012 from NAS Fort Worth JRB. The aircraft will be assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida.

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6 comments :

  1. PhilTuesday, May 08, 2012 11:29:00 AM

    so when the pilot gets into a fresh new jet, does it have that new jet smell?

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  2. SMSgt MacTuesday, May 08, 2012 11:56:00 AM

    The interesting thing is a first flight while the union is on strike. Probably took the managers 3 times as long, but a milestone is a milestone. And probably part of an incentive award fee.

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  3. SpudmanWPTuesday, May 08, 2012 12:00:00 PM

    What milestone (a first flight) or a first flight for a new LRIP (I cannot find my LRIP - airframe number list)?

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  4. David WilsonTuesday, May 08, 2012 5:54:00 PM

    Got to see the Marine birds up close and personal at Eglin last Friday. Impressive. Enjoying hearing the sound of freedom.

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  5. SolomonTuesday, May 08, 2012 6:02:00 PM

    TELL ME YOU HAVE SOME HIGH REZ PICS!

    come on bud! share!

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  6. SMSgt MacTuesday, May 08, 2012 6:50:00 PM

    Hey Spudman - now don't get too excited there, just speaking 'generally'. First flight is a big step towards a delivery DD250 and LockMart getting paid for the delivery. I'd be surprised if there isn't a cumulative numbers of deliveries, that this jet would be part of, as an award fee item.

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